Président Francois Hollande is correct, in that between the French Rafale figjter aircraft and the Euro-Fighter the former is superior in many ways.
But I am against buying fighter aircraft in drips and drabs to merely keep up with the Jonese.
Thought Najib has not committed Malaysia to buying the Rafale right now, at a cost of RM9 billion for 18 aircraft l would remmend that he does no such purchases until he has the money to buy 7 times more than a mere 18 aircraft.
He should be looking at 120 fighter aircraft to meaningfully satisfy our air defence needs.
But I am against buying fighter aircraft in drips and drabs to merely keep up with the Jonese.
Thought Najib has not committed Malaysia to buying the Rafale right now, at a cost of RM9 billion for 18 aircraft l would remmend that he does no such purchases until he has the money to buy 7 times more than a mere 18 aircraft.
He should be looking at 120 fighter aircraft to meaningfully satisfy our air defence needs.